Fire Safety Technician - 2nd Shift

UL Solutions•Northbrook, IL

70d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Technician to join our Fire Protection Lab team in Northbrook, IL. This is a 2nd shift position, running Monday through Friday from 1 PM to 9 PM, focused on large-scale fire testing of wire and cable products. The role involves physical work in a demanding lab environment and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to safety testing processes. The Fire Protection Lab includes three burn chambers, including a two-story riser chamber used for large-scale fire tests. The work is physically intensive, involving: Heavy lifting, bending, stooping, and ladder climbing] Use of respirators due to exposure to toxic smoke, dust, and debris Operation of forklifts and hand pallet jacks for sample handling A dirty and dynamic environment requiring safety awareness and physical resilience Set up and operate test equipment and burn chambers for fire testing Build and adapt test setups based on datasheets and engineering instructions Examine test samples and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams Conduct tests following defined plans and record results accurately Evaluate sample performance and document findings in test reports Perform routine maintenance and basic calibration of lab equipment Communicate with clients and internal teams during test setups and execution Maintain a clean and organized lab area Support continuous improvement initiatives and suggest process enhancements Use Labware to build samples, manage data packages, and close projects Set up and operate test equipment and burn chambers for fire testing Build and adapt test setups based on datasheets and engineering instructions Examine test samples and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams Conduct tests following defined plans and record results accurately Evaluate sample performance and document findings in test reports Perform routine maintenance and basic calibration of lab equipment Communicate with clients and internal teams during test setups and execution Maintain a clean and organized lab area Support continuous improvement initiatives and suggest process enhancements Use Labware to build samples, manage data packages, and close projects Set up and operate test equipment and burn chambers for fire testing Build and adapt test setups based on datasheets and engineering instructions Examine test samples and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams Conduct tests following defined plans and record results accurately Evaluate sample performance and document findings in test reports Perform routine maintenance and basic calibration of lab equipment Communicate with clients and internal teams during test setups and execution Maintain a clean and organized lab area Support continuous improvement initiatives and suggest process enhancements Use Labware to build samples, manage data packages, and close projects